Damn Comfortable Shave

[AimlessWanderer]

I know how to make shims of course but that's not the same as knowing how to make really good shims.

Put a blade in, do one pass, but don't rinse the razor. Leave the lather on to dry, and finish your shave with an alternate razor and blade. The next day, there'll be a clear line between the soap scum on the part of the blade that overhung the support, and the clean area that was sat flush on the rails

That dividing line is where to cut, and you'll have a shim more or less the perfect width. Once you have one the right width, trimming others is easier, and you won't need to do the part shave thing again.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

⬇ Interesting way to make shims for Wolfman WR2 experiments...⬇

Put a blade in, do one pass, but don't rinse the razor. Leave the lather on to dry, and finish your shave with an alternate razor and blade. The next day, there'll be a clear line between the soap scum on the part of the blade that overhung the support, and the clean area that was sat flush on the rails

That dividing line is where to cut, and you'll have a shim more or less the perfect width. Once you have one the right width, trimming others is easier, and you won't need to do the part shave thing again.

Great idea, Al.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Esox]

Just when I was thinking of obtaining a patent.

Get in line lol.

The Sleepers (TV Mini Series 2019) - IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8679520/

Thats an HBO Europe series so it might be available for you Jim. Also @TinyT. Good show.

No pun intended! hahaha

 

[TinyT]

Good show.

Talking of which, I spotted this today.

The Many Saints of Newark (2021) - IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110232/

 

[Esox]

Talking of which, I spotted this today.

The Many Saints of Newark (2021) - IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110232/

I've heard something like that was coming.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Monday's shave was good.

Cube 2.0 Wizamet flipped One shim to simulate the 1.25.​

Pretty good shave.

Happy shaves to you,

Jim

 

[Neilzebub]

Apologies for being a mother hen AGAIN but how are you feeling Jim?

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Tuesday my experiment continued.

Again one shim was used in an attempt to simulate the WR2 1.25.

Apologies for being a mother hen AGAIN but how are you feeling Jim?

Neil, I'm going to work, but my schedule has been very curtailed. Yesterday I managed about a half day and was beyond exhausted about an hour into the day. In other words, I'm still not recovered. I felt worse yesterday though than I probably was.

I'm attempting the same today. I might be feeling a bit better but still very low energy, etc.

I think I've had and have a common bronchitis. I think I'm somewhat improved. I'd prefer to be asleep. A number of people I know have the same sort of stuff I seem to have; it's weird to have a respiratory cluster in the summer don't you know, but here we are.

Flipped Wizamet SI Cube 2.0 Good shave.​

Having had similar illnesses (like everyone else) over the years, I'm pretty sure I'll survive this one and return to my usual state of great health.

Soon would be good, but that's not usually how recovery works.

The (simulated) 1.25 is a bit more efficient than the 1.15, but it also feels like "a bit much" post shave.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Neilzebub]

Having had similar illnesses (like everyone else) over the years, I'm pretty sure I'll survive this one and return to my usual state of great health.

I sincerely hope that is the case.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I removed the shim so today's razor was the unmodified 1.15.

However, it was a lousy shave in that there was blood in three places. My fault. I was talking on the phone (speakerphone) while shaving. It was a lousy idea. Not to be repeated.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[thombrogan]

Please heal from your bronchial woes and wolf nips soon.

If you get back into your straight razors, maybe take the battery out of your cell phone and unplug your wire lines as part of the pre-shave ritual.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Please heal from your bronchial woes and wolf nips soon.

If you get back into your straight razors, maybe take the battery out of your cell phone and unplug your wire as part of the pre-shave ritual.

Other than today's mess up my shave den is silent during my shaves. No music. No tv. Nobody talking to me. Maybe the sound of running water sometimes but that's it.

I knew better but broke my rule for a call I wanted to take (and knew I shouldn't).

I'm still not well (and not all that close to well) but I definitely feel at least a bit better (today and yesterday). Still, I'd rather be at home sleep watching tv than at the office. As long as I don't move (physically) I feel half decent. Any movement shows me how low my energy is.

My cough and respiratory symptoms are a lot better!

I'm grateful for everyone's well wishes and for all signs of improvement.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Thursday's shave again drew blood, opening yesterday's wounds.

Cube 2.0 Wizamet SI, flipped​

I think perhaps I did myself a disservice with the simulated 1.25 (which doesn't mean that experiment has ended).

In other words, I continue to fumble along trying to figure things out, razor-wise.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[thombrogan]

Here’s hoping you’re feeling more spry today and not reopening boo-boos.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Here’s hoping you’re feeling more spry today and not reopening boo-boos.

For the first time (today I mean) I feel a lot better.

That doesn't mean I feel well yet, but there's been a big improvement overnight. I can move about some without feeling like death warmed over. The sickness may not be gone, but I feel more well than sick.

Same kit as yesterday. Flipped the blade. Was in a time crunch to get to work.​

I have an intentionally light schedule and am working from home and was only trying to get a quick, decent enough shave. I succeeded in that, but then cut my finger rinsing the razor.

No post shave products except I used a splash an hour after shaving because I wanted a bit of scent.​

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[TinyT]

For the first time (today I mean) I feel a lot better.

That's good news Jim.

 

[thombrogan]

Very glad you’re feeling better, Jim. Sorry about the cut, but glad it spared your face.

 

[Neilzebub]

Mother Hen here reporting for duty. So so glad to hear signs of improvement!!!

 

[Rosseforp]

Glad your feeling better Jim, watch out for those blades, I hear they are sharp!

 

[Neilzebub]

Glad your feeling better Jim, watch out for those blades, I hear they are sharp!

Ya think? Thanks Doug, I did need that laugh, cheers.